Team Leader

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: Camden

Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Physiotherapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4

Remuneration:Based on Classification

Dietitian Level 4: $126, $129,591.00 per annum

Occupational Therapist Level 4: $126, $129,591.00 per annum

Physiotherapist Level 4: $126, $129,591.00 per annum

Social Worker Level 4: $126, $129,591.00 per annum

Speech Pathologist Level 4: $126, $129,591.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ619596

Application Close Date: 16/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 19/11/2025 – 26/11/2025

Contact Details: Jiaru (Daniel) Ni |

About the Opportunity

The Allied Health Reablement Team (ARHT) is seeking an experienced Allied Health Professional (OT, PT, SW, SP or DT Level 4) to lead an established team.

ARHT is a Commonwealth Health Support Program (CHSP) funded team which services SWSLHD. This team leader would coordinate and lead team members in the North sector (LGAs of Bankstown, Liverpool & Fairfield), whilst working collaboratively with the team leader in the South sector (LGAs of Macarthur & Wingecarribee) to cover the needs for the District.

ARHT has occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, dietitian, and speech pathology services available for aged care clients eligible to access CHSP funded services through My Aged Care.

In this position you will be tasked with ensuring an efficiently run service, maximising client outputs, generating data and reports as required, and will be operationally responsible for the multidisciplinary team on a day-to-day basis.

You will have a strong understanding of the aged care system, demonstrated experience in leadership, an ability to work with competing demands and a desire to see high quality allied health care being provided to clients accessing the service.

This position will be based at Allied Health Reablement Team - Camden Site (next to the Camden Hospital).

What You'll be Doing

Coordination of a Community Home Support Program (CHSP) funded multidisciplinary allied health team providing high-quality support, at a low intensity on a short-term episodic basis, or higher intensity services delivered on a short-term basis, to frail older people to maximise their independence at home and in the community.

The team is one of the community teams managed by Community Aged Care (CAC) Services of the SWSLHD.

The position is responsible for managing admission, service provision and discharge planning for care recipients within program requirements as well as management of a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health clinicians (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietetics, Speech Pathology).

The position will also carry a small clinical caseload.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Recognised degree in Allied health with current authority to practice as an Allied Health clinician (OT, PT, SP, SW, Dietitian) with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and where registration not required is eligible for membership with relevant professional association.
• Can you describe a time when you led a multidisciplinary team to improve service delivery for older clients in the community
• Can you share an example of how you've managed a clinical risk or safety issue in a community setting?
• What methods do you use to monitor team performance and ensure clinicians meet CHSP service expectations?
• How do you collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support client outcomes for the team/service?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

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Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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